West Charleton, Devon Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near West Charleton, Devon.
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About West Charleton
West Charleton is a civil parish located in the South Hams district of Devon, England, with a population of 511 recorded in the 2001 census. It is part of the Saltstone electoral ward, which had a total population of 1,529 in 2011. This quaint parish offers a unique blend of rural charm and community, making it an area of interest for planning applications and local development initiatives.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £368,500 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: South Hams
- Parliamentary constituency: South Devon
- LSOA: South Hams 010B
Crime Statistics
2 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Crime Breakdown
- other-theft: 1
- violent-crime: 1
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near West Charleton.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near West Charleton.
- Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
- Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
- Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
- Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
- Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
- Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
- Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
- Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)
Planning Activity Summary
Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for West Charleton based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
4 planning applications found near West Charleton.
- - 8 Compton Road West Charleton TQ7 2BP
Householder application for proposed balcony & sliding doors to principal elevation; single-storey side extension; single-storey rear extension; installation of a prefabricated outhouse to the rear of
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2026-03-05
View full details - - 2 Charleton Way West Charleton TQ7 2AN
Householder application for demolition of conservatory, erection of two single storey extensions, raising roof of existing garage & widening of existing driveway
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2025-11-12
View full details - - 2 Compton Road West Charleton TQ7 2BP
Certificate for lawfulness for proposed single storey rear extension & erection of 900mm timber fence
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2025-02-03
View full details - - 29 Lyte Lane West Charleton TQ7 2BW
READVERTISEMENT (amended description) Application to vary the approved application reference number 3941/23/VAR (condition no 2 relating to planning approval 1985/23/HHO) to lower the approved levels
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2024-02-27
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A brief summary of West Charleton in Devon
West Charleton is a civil parish located in the South Hams district of Devon, England, with a population of 511 recorded in the 2001 census. It is part of the Saltstone electoral ward, which had a total population of 1,529 in 2011. This quaint parish offers a unique blend of rural charm and community, making it an area of interest for planning applications and local development initiatives.
Property prices in West Charleton show an average sale price of £368,500, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
Neighbourhood safety in West Charleton is generally good, with just 2 crimes reported in the most recent period.
West Charleton has one conservation area within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE. Planning applications within or near this conservation area are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around West Charleton includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Salcombe to Kingsbridge Estuary SSSI; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): South Devon. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, West Charleton planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.
Planning Activity in West Charleton
In the last 24 months, 5 planning applications were submitted near West Charleton. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 48 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near West Charleton may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 48 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near West Charleton were full planning applications (3), outline applications (1), discharge of conditions (1). Full planning applications account for 60% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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Related Planning Guides
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